Public Consultation Begins on Air Quality Approval Renewal for Irving Pulp and Paper Mill

The provincial government has launched a 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 air quality approval for Irving Pulp and Paper’s Reversing Falls mill in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The mill complex produces approximately 1,000 tonnes per day of bleached kraft pulp using both hardwood and softwood. It also operates a tissue mill with a production capacity of approximately 200 tonnes per day.

The current air quality approval is set to expire on May 31, 2027. The public participation process will allow for input as part of the renewal procedure.

Under New Brunswick’s Air Quality Regulation, established under the Clean Air Act, Class 1 major industries are required to meet applicable air quality requirements and operate in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in their approvals to operate.

The renewal process will determine the terms under which the Irving Pulp and Paper facility can continue operating under its air quality approval beyond the current expiry date.